Babs Siperstein Archives - New Jersey Globe

Whitmer warns NJ Democrats against growing complacent

August 19, 2020 11:46 amAugust 19, 2020 1:25 pm

New Jersey Democrats third delegate breakfast got a boost from Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. “We’ve got truly huge stakes in this election as we get ready for November, and that’s why this call to action for all of us to...

George Norcross, others will keep Democratic National Committee posts for another four years

July 23, 2020 5:30 pmJuly 24, 2020 1:16 pm

Update (6:19 PM): The New Jersey Democratic State Committee re-elected George E. Norcross III, Marcia Marley, Tonio Burgos, John F.X. Graham and Bernadette McPherson to four-year terms on the Democratic National Committee. The five incumbent Democratic National Committee members from...

Bill honoring Siperstein approved by Assembly panel

December 10, 2019 12:14 pm

A bill to honor New Jersey civil rights icon Babs Siperstein was approved by an Assembly committee on Monday, clearing the way for a vote by the full Assembly during the lame duck session. The proposal calls for the renaming...

Democrats honor Babs Siperstein

March 20, 2019 9:59 amMarch 20, 2019 11:36 am

The New Jersey Democratic State Committee passed a resolution on Tuesday night honoring the life of Babs Siperstein, a civil rights and Democratic Party leader who was a forceful advocate for the LGBTQ community. Siperstein, who died last month at...

LGBTQ leaders plan day of service to honor Siperstein

February 13, 2019 10:58 amFebruary 13, 2019 4:55 pm

State LGBTQ leaders are carrying out a day of service in honor of the late LGBTQ activist Babs Siperstein. The New Jersey LGBT Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Toni’s Kitchen and the Pride Network to attempt to combat food...

In tribute to Siperstein, Murphy orders flags lowered

February 5, 2019 12:56 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy has ordered all state building and facilities to fly flags at half-staff in honor of civil rights leader Barbra Casbar Siperstein, who passed away on Sunday evening. “A ferocious champion for the LGBTQ community, Babs was a...

Statements on Death of Babs Siperstein

February 4, 2019 9:32 amFebruary 4, 2019 3:02 pm

ASSEMBLYWOMAN VALERIE VAINIERI HUTTLE “I will always remember her as a tenacious fighter for equality, she gave voice to so many who felt they were voiceless and reminded us how one person can change the world with a little push...